Details
1104189
University of Nottingham
10/11/2025
3 Months
Up to 16 hours per week, to be agreed with the line manager
Smart Casual
Pay
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Description
Role
A research assistant position to work on this project with UoN, NTU, The British Geological Survey and the Environment Agency. The role holder will undertake a systematic review of data relating to the education pipeline, this includes a brief review of school and undergraduate curricula, and analysis of data and trends in student data available for schools in Nottingham, as well as the data available through UoN and NTU. The appointed researcher will receive training on data analysis techniques and visualising and presenting complex spatial and temporal data for public audiences.
Start Date: 10th November 2025
End Date: 2nd February 2026
Working Hours: 16 hours to be arranged with the successful applicant
Pay Rate: £17.02 per hour
Holiday Pay Rate: £2.05 per hour
Location: Sir Clive Granger Building, University Park Campus
Dress Code: Smart CasuallyDuties and responsibilities
- Research support
- Data analysis
- Preparing and presenting research materials
- Project working
Skills and experience
- Geography or related subject undergraduate student
- An interest in subject area
- Some data analysis experience desirable but training provided
- Independent workload management and deadlines
- Working well in a team
What you can expect to gain: 
It is expected that this assignment will provide an opportunity for you to develop in the following areas:
- Research project experience
- Teamworking
- Data analytics and research experience
- Quantitative and qualitative research skills
- Working with multiple stakeholders
Location
Sir Clive Granger Building, University Park Campus
How to apply
Ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined above in your written application. You will always need to tailor your application to the role you are applying for.
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